The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Skiathos

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Skiathos

Visiting Skiathos for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Skiathos, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Skiathos based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Skiathos for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Skiathos before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Skiathos for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Skiathos for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mystery

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $207 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Skiathos
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Skiathos, Mystery has great rooms from $207 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.6 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Skiathos Club Hotel & Suites

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Skiathos Club Hotel & Suites which has nice rooms starting at $105. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Vasilias-Katsarou. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, mountain views, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.2 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Mandraki Village Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Skiathos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Mandraki Village Boutique Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $123. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.93 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Koukounaries Area B/Koukounaries Skiathos/ - Skiathos. You'll also find child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, cooking classes, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.7 km from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Aegean Suites Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $295 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $295, Aegean Suites Hotel, at Megali Ammos provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Paradise Skiathos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Hotel Paradise Skiathos has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. The great rooms here start at $90 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Katsarou. Furthermore, it also offers mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, a child pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Skiathos Princess Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Skiathos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Skiathos Princess Hotel is 8.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $197, and it's located at Agia Paraskevi. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Atrium Hotel Platanias

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Atrium Hotel Platanias because it has great rooms that start at $177. It has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Agia Paraskevi. Only 3.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Core Luxury Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Skiathos
  • Beach

Core Luxury Suites offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $152 (before taxes). It's located at Pounta Lazareta Skiathos and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers outdoor tennis, hiking, mountain views, laundry services, and city views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.8 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Kassandra Bay Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $241 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Vasilias Beach, Kassandra Bay Resort has great rooms from $241 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Eye Q Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Skiathos
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Eye Q Resort which has nice rooms starting at $50. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Megali Ammos. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub. It's located just 1.7 km from the city center, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Central Greece, Euboea, Sporades, and Skopelos.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Skiathos?

Skiathos Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$107

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Skiathos. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Skiathos based on data from 47 hotels is an affordable $107. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Skiathos.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $219
  • 4-star hotels: $134
  • 3-star hotels: $109
  • 2-star hotels: $81


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